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Congressman Rob WittmanU.S. House of RepresentativesService Academy NominationApplication PacketClass of 2026Representative Rob WittmanATTN: J. Schumacher, Academy Coordinator6501 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Suite 102, Mechanicsville, VA 23111Questions should be directed to: 804.730.6595www.house.gov/wittman
Congressman Rob WittmanU.S. House of RepresentativesService Academy Congressional NominationApplication Procedure1. Preliminary Requirements Verify that all requirements of the academies have been met, which are as follows: Must be unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligation for a child or other dependents. Must be a United States citizen. Must be at least 17 years old and not have reached your 23rd birthday. The applicant must be a legal resident of the First Congressional District. Military families or anyone withquestions about their residency should call the Mechanicsville Office at 804.730.6595. The applicant should write to their congressional offices at the end of their junior year of high school, expressinghis or her interest in attending a service academy. It is the responsibility of each applicant to initiate a pre-candidate file at each academy to which they are seeking anomination.2. Application Form Complete all sections. Sign and date Section VII. Verify that you meet all requirements of the Nomination Process, which are as follows.3. Letters of Recommendation (3) Ask your high school counselor, a teacher, or principal to provide a letter of recommendation. Include two additional letters of recommendation from teachers, coaches, employers, or someone who knows youwell. Have all three individuals send the letter to you in a sealed envelope with their signature across the seal. Letters can be emailed to J. Schumacher.4. Transcript Ask your counselor or principal to provide you a copy of your school transcript. Make sure the transcript includes: Your course listings and grades through the end of your junior year, Current Grade Point Average, Class rank (if provided by your high school), SAT/ACT scores (if provided by your high school). The official transcript should be returned to you in a sealed envelope with a signature across the seal.2
If your school will not provide transcripts directly to students, have the school mail the transcript to theMechanicsville District Office.Congressman Rob WittmanU.S. House of Representatives5. Standardized Test Results We recommend that you take the SAT or ACT as soon as possible. Since many transcripts include standardized test scores, you do not need to send official scores from the testingcenter, i.e. SAT and ACT. If you do choose to send an official report of your test scores, which is optional, please use the following codes: SAT: 5740 ACT: 7724 Regardless of if you have chosen to send official scores or if the scores are already included on your transcript,please fill out Section V with your most accurate scores. This is particularly important if you have retested orupdated your scores.6. Essay On a separate sheet of paper, please compose an essay on why you want to attend a U.S. Service Academy.Make sure it is approximately 300 words and entitled, “Why I Want to Attend a United States Service Academy.”7. Additional Attachments A tasteful and recent photograph of yourself College transcripts, if applicable Optional resume of your accomplishments and activities8. Please Mail All Application Materials to:Representative Rob WittmanAttn: J. Schumacher6501 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Suite 102Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111Completed application packets must be received by October 31, 2021. No Exceptions.3
Congressman Rob WittmanU.S. House of RepresentativesService Academy Congressional NominationApplicationI. GeneralApplicant’s Legal Name:LastMiddleFirstSuffixHome Address in the First District:Number and StreetZip CodeCity, StateMailing Address (if different):Number and StreetZip CodeCity, StateHome Phone: Cell Phone:Place of Birth: Date of Birth:Email Address:Academy Preferences (Please rank in order from greatest to least interest)1. 2.3. 4.II. FamilyFather’s Legal Name: Circle One:LastFirstLivingDeceasedMIFather’s Occupation: Preferred Phone Number:Mother’s Legal Name: Circle One:LastFirstLivingDeceasedMIMother’s Occupation: Preferred Phone Number:Legal Guardian, if other than parent:Full Legal NameRelationship4
Congressman Rob WittmanU.S. House of RepresentativesIII. High School AttendedName of School: Graduation Year:Address of School:School Counselor: Counselor’s Phone Number:If you have taken or are taking courses at a college or university, please list them below:InstitutionCourseGrade ReceivedDate of AttendanceIV. Activities and AwardsPlease mark if you have participated in any of the following activities, indicating your grade level (9, 10, 11, or 12)at the time you participated.Boy’s State/NationGirl’s State/NationNational Honor SocietyClass PresidentScout LeaderJunior ROTC OfficerStudent GovernmentROTCLanguage ClubKey ClubROTC OfficerChorus/BandPlease list any additional extracurricular activities (personal, religious, academic, athletic, community, etc.) and/orany academic honors or extracurricular awards received in high school. If you need more space, please attach anoptional resume of your accomplishments and activities.ActivityGrade (9, 10, 11, 12)Hours Per WeekOffice Held/Award Received5
Congressman Rob WittmanU.S. House of RepresentativesV. Required Standardized Test ScoresIf you have taken the following standardized tests, please list all dates of when you took the test along with thecorresponding MathScienceCompositeDateIf you have not taken the required test(s), please indicate the dates you plan to take them.SAT:ACT:VI. NominationI am also seeking a nomination through:Senator: Senator:Representative: Other:I have previously sought a nomination through (complete if applicable)Name: Date: Results:VII. SignatureI certify that I am a legal resident of the First Congressional District of Virginia and that all information providedabove is accurate.SignatureDate6
Congressman Rob Wittman U.S. House of Representatives Service Academy Nomination Application Packet Class of 2026 Representative Rob Wittman ATTN: J. Schumacher, Academy Coordinator 6501 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Suite 102, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Questions should be directed to: 804.730.6595
